State Updates

NJ 2-1-1 Activated for COVID-19 Calls

NJ Unemployment Insurance Contact Form - The Department of Labor created a new web portal that allows New Jersey residents to contact the Department of Labor directly for residents who have questions about their applications. For more information residents can go to myunemployment.nj.gov.

Governor Murphy Enacts Moratorium on Removals of Individuals Due to Evictions or Foreclosures

Pennsylvania Joins New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut’s Regional Coalition to Combat Covid-19

Governor Murphy, Commissioner Johnson Announce New Amendments to Child Care Subsidy Program in Response to Spread of COVID-19New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options

Governor Murphy Announces Departmental Actions to Expand Access to Telehealth and Tele-Mental Health Services in Response to COVID-19

New Jersey Launches Job Portal to Connect Out-of-Work Residents to Opportunities in Critical Industries

NJ Human Services Announces $70 Million in Food Assistance for Vulnerable Families in New Jersey

MVC Agencies Remain Closed to the Public Two More Weeks

Governor Murphy Announces Mortgage Payment Relief, Financial Protections for New Jerseyans Facing Economic Hardship as a Result of COVID-19

New Jersey to Launch Online Grocery Shopping for SNAP Recipients

Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver Announce Short-Term Rental Assistance Program to Help Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Executive Orders

Mandatory Facility Closures Administrative Order No. 2020-02 (PDF)

Mandatory Facility Closures Administrative Order No. 2020-03 (PDF)

Essential Retail and Businesses Update Administrative Order No. 2020-06 (PDF)

• The above order allows the following stores to open as essential retail stores: 
  • Mobile phone retail and repair shops, Bicycle shops (but only to provide service and repair), Livestock feed stores, Nurseries and garden centers, Farming equipment stores.

Executive Order #104 (PDF)

Executive Order #105 (PDF) Changes to Upcoming New Jersey Elections in Response to COVID-19 

Executive Order #106 (PDF) Governor Enacts Moratorium on Removals of Individuals Due to Evictions or Foreclosures 

Executive Order #107 (PDF)  Executive Order #107 Summary (PDF)

Executive Order #108 (PDF)

Executive Order #110 (PDF) Requiring Child Care Centers Close on April 1 Unless Serving Children of Essential Workers 

Executive Order #113 (PDF)

Executive Oder #122 (PDF) to Cease All Non-Essential Construction Projects and Imposes Additional Mitigation Requirements on Essential Retail Businesses and Industries to Limit the Spread of COVID-19

Executive Order #125 (PDF) to Implement Additional Mitigation Requirements on NJ TRANSIT, Private Carriers, and Restaurants to Limit the Spread of COVID-19. See a breakdown of the requirements here.

Executive Order #126 (PDF) Prohibiting Cable and Telecommunications Providers from Terminating Internet and Voice Service. See a breakdown of the order here.

Executive Order #127 (PDF) Extending Certain Deadlines Associated with Rule making

Adminstrative Order 2020-10 Essential Retail Businesses 4-27-20

Executive Order #133 (PDF) Reopening State Parks and Golf Courses. See a breakdown of the order here.

Executive Order #138 (PDF) Extension of Public Health Emergency

Executive Order #142 (PDF) Permitting the resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and car gatherings for the purpose of drive-through and drive-in events.

Executive Order #143 (PDF) Allowing Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place

Executive Order #147 (PDF) Permitted Recreational Activities

Executive Order #148 (PDF) Increasing Capacity Limit on Outdoor Gatherings. See the breakdown of the order here.